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Ortegus Family History

Ortegus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Porteous, Ortega, Ortego, Gregus, Ortegon, Porteus, Regis, Reus

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Where is the Ortegus family from?

You can see how Ortegus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortegus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ortegus families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortegus's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Ortegus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortegus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ortegus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortegus. 100% of Ortegus men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Ortegus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortegus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Ortegus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Ortegus. For the veterans among your Ortegus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ortegus

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